Advocacy

Open Door Club

A self-advocacy group for individuals with disabilities. Weekly meetings are held every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a social gathering beginning at 6 p.m. at Florence Congregational Church. Meetings consist of educational programs to assist members to become more independent and self-reliant and include discussion of current events as well as individual rights and personal responsibilities; and social activities.

Self-Advocacy

For individuals 18 years or older with a developmental disability who work together to improve their quality of life and help each other achieve goals. Program participants run social, community and fundraising activities, as well as a social club funded by the United Way of Hampshire County.